Upcoming election dates
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Vote by mail starts
September 4, 2026
Vote by MailCounty boards of elections begin sending absentee ballots to voters who request them.
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Voter Registration Deadline
October 9, 2026
Register to Vote in NCMust be registered by this date to vote on Election Day. Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote on the same day during early voting.
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Early voting starts
October 15, 2026
Early VotingRegister and vote on the same day! Vote at any early voting site in your county!
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Vote by mail request deadline
October 20, 2026
Vote by MailRequest your ballot by 5 PM. Ballots must be *received* by your county board of elections by Election Day (no grace period in NC).
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Early voting ends
October 31, 2026
Early VotingLast chance to use same-day registration and vote at any early voting site in your county.
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Election Day
November 3, 2026
Election DayLast day to vote in the general election. Must be registered by voter registration deadline. Vote only at your assigned polling place. Polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. In line by 7:30 PM? You will be able to vote!
